What are the values of a1 and r of the geometric series?

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1 answer:

tester [92]3 years ago

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Answer:

r = 1/3

= 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1 + 1/3 + 1/9 + 1/27 + 1/ 81

In this series a is the first term = 1

r is the common ratio = 2nd term/1st term = 3rd term/ 2nd term

r = 1/3 ÷ 1 = 1/9 ÷ 1/3

r = 1/3

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